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2025 NFL Coaches on the hot seat & Front Office changes (1 Viewer)

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Monday, Jan. 8

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FIRINGS

  • The Giants have fired special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey, head coach Brian Daboll announced. McGaughey had spent six seasons with the Giants.
  • The Giants have fired offensive line coach Bobby Johnson, Daboll announced. He had spent two years in the position.


COACHING NEWS

  • Brian Daboll told reporters on Monday that he expects to retain both defensive coordinator Wink Martindale and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, though conversations are ongoing. Both are in their second season with the team.


COACHING INTERVIEWS

  • The Commanders have requested to interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for their head coaching position, Pelissero reported.
  • The Commanders have requested to interview Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris for their head coaching position, Rapoport reported.


FRONT OFFICE INTERVIEWS

  • The Commanders have requested to interview Browns assistant general manager and vice president of player personnel Glenn Cook for their head of football operations position, Pelissero reported
  • The Commanders have requested to interview Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham, Rapoport reported.
 
From various sources this morning

Commanders have asked to interview
For GM job
Browns assistant GM Glenn Cook.
Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham
49ers’ assistant GM Adam Peters
Chiefs’ assistant GM Mike Borgonzi
Eagles assistant GM Alec Halaby

For head coaching job
Ravens assoc HC and DL coach Anthony Weaver
Rams’ DC Raheem Morris
Lions OC Ben Johnson and DC Aaron Glenn
 
 
NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran said, “The indications I’ve gotten is that Jerod Mayo will be the successor to Bill [Belichick],” when asked about the team’s coaching vacancy.

It’s probably no coincidence that the last time we wrote about Mayo was in March 2023 when owner Robert Kraft said of Mayo, “He’ll be a head coach...I hope he’s with us.” Kraft also added that there is “no ceiling on his ability to be a head coach,” which is high praise for a guy who is now in a position to become the Patriots’ head coach. Mayo has been with the Pats as a coach since 2019, serving as the team’s linebackers coach. He’s all but certain to get an interview with the team in the coming days and should be considered an early favorite for the role.


NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Patriots LB coach Jerod Mayo is “a strong candidate to replace Bill Belichick,” and there is “no need to go through the lengthy hiring process” based on his current contract.
According to Rapoport and sources familiar with the situation, the Patriots “established a firm, contractual succession plan in a prior contract and communicated it to the NFL.” While we don’t know when this all took place, the Patriots’ actions are that of a team that is prepared to hire Mayo at any moment. NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran said earlier on Thursday that the “indications” he received suggested Mayo was also the favorite to land the now vacated head coaching position. Rapoport also noted that other teams have created succession plans for staff members in the past, the most recent being the Ravens with now GM Eric DeCosta. Mayo should be viewed as the favorite to be the next head coach until we have reason to believe otherwise
 
From Mike Giardi...guessing where BB will end up (can't post the whole thing):

1. Atlanta: Okay, I don't love the idea of a historical coach like Belichick roaming the sidelines for a franchise devoid of real fans or much history, but Arthur Blank is a good owner who actually cares. He's been looking for a winner and nearly had one (the 28-3 debacle with Belichick on the other side). The roster is middle of the road and without a competent quarterback, but they have the means to sign a veteran QB or make a move in the draft for one of the top prospects. The line is solid, and they have weapons (Bijan, Pitts, London) and a decent offensive line. That would allow Belichick to concentrate on his favored side of the ball and get that Shula record in two seasons. Of the current openings, this one feels like it's got the best shot of happening however...

What about the Dallas Cowboys? Yes, Mike McCarthy has done an excellent job with that offense, and this feels like the best Cowboy team in a long time. But if they lose at home to his old team, the Packers, this weekend, what happens then? Does an aging Jerry Jones, who has admitted he doesn't know how many years he's got left running this show, send McCarthy to the unemployment line and scoop up Belichick, someone he's had a great relationship with and who Belichick has gone out of his way to praise every chance he's gotten? In reality, this job is the best case for Belichick. Prescott. Lamb. Parsons. Diggs. Yeah, he'd have to surrender any notion of shopping for the groceries, but he could catch Shula quicker, and that's a real Super Bowl contender.

(Philly could be another surprise opening. They've vomited on their shoes the last six weeks, and if they get beat by the Bucs, I rule nothing out. East Coast. A chance to play the Giants twice. A short flight to Nantucket. Not too shabby).
 
What about the Dallas Cowboys? Yes, Mike McCarthy has done an excellent job with that offense, and this feels like the best Cowboy team in a long time. But if they lose at home to his old team, the Packers, this weekend, what happens then? D
I think I've said a few times I did not see a Belihick to Dallas marriage or that I'd be very surprised. Not anymore.

Barring a comeback McCarthy is done. I know they've always liked Quinn but when you under perform like this I think Jerry might just want to scrap the whole regime. Would no longer surprise me. In fact I'd be surprised if Bill and Jerry don't at least talk and see if they think they can make it work.
 
What about the Dallas Cowboys? Yes, Mike McCarthy has done an excellent job with that offense, and this feels like the best Cowboy team in a long time. But if they lose at home to his old team, the Packers, this weekend, what happens then? D
I think I've said a few times I did not see a Belihick to Dallas marriage or that I'd be very surprised. Not anymore.

Barring a comeback McCarthy is done. I know they've always liked Quinn but when you under perform like this I think Jerry might just want to scrap the whole regime. Would no longer surprise me. In fact I'd be surprised if Bill and Jerry don't at least talk and see if they think they can make it work.

Still a 1/2 to go so McCarthy can still save his job...if not this is (and has been) the perfect spot for BB...he has a great relationship with the Owner/GM and the roster is very good (I'm sure BB has LT dreams about Parsons)...due to those two things this is the one spot (Philly could be another...I have heard him speak very well of Howie) BB would be willing go to and just be the HC which is best case scenario for him and the team...the fact it is one of the flagship/legacy franchises is another plus for a guy who knows the history of the NFL as much as anyone.
 
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Patriots hire Jerod Mayo to replace Bill Belichick as new head coach

  • 525th man to be named Head Coach in the NFL.
  • 28th black man to become a HC, bringing the current total to 4 (Tomlin, Bowles, Ryans.)
  • The NFL was 56.4% black in 2022 (latest year I could find data.)
  • Doing better at the Team President (6) and GM (8) level. It was only a few years ago there was only one black GM.
  • There are of course no black majority owners, nor has there ever been a black owner. Seven black individuals have minority positions but it's unclear how much power they wield.
  • The NBA had it's first black owner in 2002 (Robert L. Johnson, founder of BET, who sold his position in the Charlotte Hornets to Michael Jordan in 2010.) After 13 years, he sold the team last year.
  • I'm not certain but I believe those two are the only blacks to ever own a North American sports team?
  • There are nine (9) black billionaires rn, 6 of whom come from the entertainment industry.
  • As of 2023; there are 756 billionaires living in the United States.
Just making observations...
 
I love McCarthy staying in Dallas. If they can keep Quinn that makes for one of the strongest 1-2 coaching tandems in the league.

This isn't like Philadelphia where the team looked to quit and the coaching staff looked lost and incompetent. They had a bad game at the end.

And yes, the soft division is a factor. But if you fire Mike McCarthy, 25 other coaches probably should be fired.
 
Eagles reporter Eskin on Sirius said meeting Friday with Lurie, Roseman, and Sirianni. He expects Sirianni back but anything could happen. They're meeting about discussing coordinators and assistants.

Lends to a guess there will be Eagles openings to follow.

Their highly regarded OL coach was said to do a poor job and owned it so he expects he'll return.

Didn't have guesses for the rest
 
Tom Pelissero
@TomPelissero
Former #Titans coach Mike Vrabel is in L.A. today to interview for the #Chargers head coaching job, per sources.

It’s the first known interview for Vrabel, 48, who was 54-45 with three playoff trips in six seasons with Tennessee.
 
Schefter tweeted the Falcons and Seahawks are interested in meeting with Vrabel also

That means the Falcons will have met with BB, Harbaugh and Vrabel...I can't remember another HC job where 3 such high profile, established HCs were under consideration and took interviews that were known to the public.
 
Schefter tweeted the Falcons and Seahawks are interested in meeting with Vrabel also

That means the Falcons will have met with BB, Harbaugh and Vrabel...I can't remember another HC job where 3 such high profile, established HCs were under consideration and took interviews that were known to the public.


And Brian Johnson who is very high profile as well...Arthur Blank must be a great guy to work for.
 
Schefter tweeted the Falcons and Seahawks are interested in meeting with Vrabel also

That means the Falcons will have met with BB, Harbaugh and Vrabel...I can't remember another HC job where 3 such high profile, established HCs were under consideration and took interviews that were known to the public.
If BB were to take the Falcon's job, you've gotta think he's made assurances that he'll have a competent QB in the mix. I don't see him wanting to get into basically the same situation down the stretch he had with the Pats.
 
Schefter tweeted the Falcons and Seahawks are interested in meeting with Vrabel also

That means the Falcons will have met with BB, Harbaugh and Vrabel...I can't remember another HC job where 3 such high profile, established HCs were under consideration and took interviews that were known to the public.
If BB were to take the Falcon's job, you've gotta think he's made assurances that he'll have a competent QB in the mix. I don't see him wanting to get into basically the same situation down the stretch he had with the Pats.

I think it may be more about power then the QB position...IMO one of his flaws is he thinks he can win with a simply adequate QB who doesn't turn the ball over...he was in charge of personnel with the Pats and there was no urgency to upgrade that position...he had no plan the first year without Brady and while he used a #1 on Mac he did not trade up to get him and he easily could have missed out on him and after that the only thing he did was add Bailey Zappe...if he goes to Atlanta it will be real interesting to see who his QB and OC is...McDaniels did a good job with Mac his rookie year but when he left BB put Patricia in charge of the offense...the only thing more head-scratching then that is it has been reported he really wanted to bring him back for a second year until the Kraft's got involved...someone mentioned Jimmy G and that is something I can definitely see...just not sure I can see him putting in time to develop a rookie QB.
 
Schefter tweeted the Falcons and Seahawks are interested in meeting with Vrabel also

That means the Falcons will have met with BB, Harbaugh and Vrabel...I can't remember another HC job where 3 such high profile, established HCs were under consideration and took interviews that were known to the public.


And Brian Johnson who is very high profile as well...Arthur Blank must be a great guy to work for.
I don't think he's high profile, and if so, it's only because he was terrible this year.
 
Schefter tweeted the Falcons and Seahawks are interested in meeting with Vrabel also

That means the Falcons will have met with BB, Harbaugh and Vrabel...I can't remember another HC job where 3 such high profile, established HCs were under consideration and took interviews that were known to the public.


And Brian Johnson who is very high profile as well...Arthur Blank must be a great guy to work for.
I don't think he's high profile, and if so, it's only because he was terrible this year.

You are right...I actually read this as the Lions OC...why the hell would this guy get an interview.
 
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Schefter tweeted the Falcons and Seahawks are interested in meeting with Vrabel also

That means the Falcons will have met with BB, Harbaugh and Vrabel...I can't remember another HC job where 3 such high profile, established HCs were under consideration and took interviews that were known to the public.


And Brian Johnson who is very high profile as well...Arthur Blank must be a great guy to work for.
I don't think he's high profile, and if so, it's only because he was terrible this year.
He’s on a highway to hell.
 
Schefter tweeted the Falcons and Seahawks are interested in meeting with Vrabel also

That means the Falcons will have met with BB, Harbaugh and Vrabel...I can't remember another HC job where 3 such high profile, established HCs were under consideration and took interviews that were known to the public.


And Brian Johnson who is very high profile as well...Arthur Blank must be a great guy to work for.
I don't think he's high profile, and if so, it's only because he was terrible this year.
He’s on a highway to hell.
He's no Bon Scott, that's for sure.
 
Schefter tweeted the Falcons and Seahawks are interested in meeting with Vrabel also

That means the Falcons will have met with BB, Harbaugh and Vrabel...I can't remember another HC job where 3 such high profile, established HCs were under consideration and took interviews that were known to the public.


And Brian Johnson who is very high profile as well...Arthur Blank must be a great guy to work for.
I don't think he's high profile, and if so, it's only because he was terrible this year.
He’s on a highway to hell.
He's no Bon Scott, that's for sure.
Imagining press conferences in Brian's voice now. Thanks.
 
Rule change didn't allow in person interviews til this weekend's games. 90some odd percent have been virtual.
I don't think Harbaugh or fired coaches are held to the rule
 

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